Netherlands SolaRoad Can Power a Home
A 230-foot bike path embedded with solar panels is performing better than expected.
First Solar Passes Milestone: 10 Gigawatts of Solar
The company is building many of the biggest solar projects in the world.
Solar Prices Keep Dropping, NREL Achieves 46% Efficiency for Concentrating Solar Cells
Solar prices are down 46% since 2010 for residential solar and 59% for utility-scale solar, as NREL demonstrates another leap forward for concentrating solar cells.
Mobile Solar Charging Finds a Sweet Spot
Utility NRG Energy is acquiring Goal Zero to bring mobile solar energy into the mainstream; pilots are underway by AT&T and in Boston, where some park benches double as solar chargers.
Green Technology Spotlight: Spray-On Solar
Researchers may have found a way to make efficient, low-cost solar paint, which would be an industry breakthrough.
Green Technology Spotlight: Mobile Solar
Ecosphere's portable solar generator provides clean water and electricity in the most remote, off-grid places.
Putting Robots To Work for Solar Energy
Robots can greatly reduce the costs of building and maintaining large solar plants.
How Much Land Does it Take to Produce Solar Energy for 1000 Homes?
Based on data from operating solar plants, NREL researchers know exactly how much land is needed to provide specific amounts of solar electricity.
No Plugs Required For Sun-Charged Notebook Computer
This solar-powered notebook gets 8-10 hours on a charge.
GE Sells Thin-Film Technology to Former Rival First Solar
GE has suddenly become one of First Solar's biggest investors.
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